BASIN BASEBALL ROUNDUP: May 7, 2025
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 2 months AGO
The end of the regular season is imminent, see below how the final games are shaking out.
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COLUMBIA BASIN – As Basin baseball begins to wrap up, the competition has gotten a little fiercer as teams make one final push for post season play. See below how the previous week's competition unfolded.
April 29
The Warden Cougars were victorious over the White Swan Cougars.
Warden at White Swan
Final Score 11-1
The Huskies lost a close game to the Vikings.
Othello at Selah
Final Score 2-3
The Jacks were dominant over the Tigers at home.
Ephrata at Quincy
Final Score 5-15
The Knights split their doubleheader against the Eagles.
Royal at Connell
Final Score 5-3, 8-11
The Mavericks were defeated in a low-scoring game against the Rams.
Moses Lake at West Valley
Final Score 0-1
The Wahluke Warriors were swept by the Bulldogs.
Wahluke at Cashmere
Final Score 3-6, 2-24
May 1
The Broncos lost a competitive game against the Lancers.
Lind-Ritzville at Liberty
Final Score 7-8
The Jacks strung together two wins in their doubleheader against the Greyhounds.
Grandview at Quincy
Final Score 4-14, 2-3
The ACH Warriors were defeated at home by the Jenkins Cougars.
Jenkins at ACH
Final Score 9-4
May 2
The Cougars swept the Coyotes in their doubleheader.
Colombia at Warden
Final Score 2-13, 1-5
The Knights were defeated by the Rangers in a doubleheader matchup. Naches Valley at Royal
Final Score 6-3, 13-6
The Mavs lost both games in their doubleheader against the Rams.
West Valley at Moses Lake
Final Score 4-2, 8-2
May 3
The Broncos were defeated by the Asotin Panthers in their doubleheader.
Lind-Ritzville at Asotin
Final Score 5-19, 0-17
The Huskies swept the competition in their doubleheader against the Wildcats. Toppenish at Othello
Final Score 4-13, 2-4
The Tigers were shut out in their doubleheader against the Ellensburg Bulldogs. Ellensburg at Ephrata
Final Score 13-0, 9-0
The ACH Warriors were dominant against the Chargers.
ACH at Mary Walker
Final Score 20-1, 11-0
Current Records:
ACH 14-2
Ephrata 4-14
LRS 3-15
MLHS 11-5
Othello 17-4
Quincy 5-14
Royal 13-8
Wahluke 4-15
Warden 10-11
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